Week 4 Discussion 2: Reconstruction and the Compromise of 1877
Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, craft a response comparing the three (3) Reconstruction plans:
• Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction (10% Plan) – Lincoln
• Andrew Johnson’s Reconstruction Plan
• Congressional Reconstruction Plan (Congress)
Then, address one (1) of the following for your selections:
• Analyze if the South should have been treated as a defeated nation or as rebellious states.
• Explain how the American culture and society changed in the North versus the South during Reconstruction.
• Analyze the impact of the Compromise of 1877 that ended Reconstruction on African-Americans. Explain how the culture and society of the North and South of the United States changed during Reconstruction. Look at how African-Americans were affected by the Compromise of 1877, which ended Reconstruction.
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
• Textbook: Chapter 15, 16
• Lesson
• Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)
